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News, press coverage, reports and studies from the CARE Housing team.

Press Release
Broad Coalition of over 100 Social Justice, Housing and Business Leaders Urge Legislature to Repeal New VMT Housing Tax
$324,000-per-home tax would drive up housing costs, raise rents by $1,350 a month, and stall construction statewide Sacramento, CA (August 26, 2025) – The Coalition
August 26, 2025

Media Coverage
California’s VMT restrictions have no effect on climate change, but make housing more expensive
The Orange County Register
January 8, 2025

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April home sales and price report – California Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
May 17, 2022

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California’s Housing Divide – Public Policy Institute of California
Public Policy Institute of California || By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Hans Johnson, and Julien Lafortune
May 13, 2022

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Home Builders Warn of Significant Affordability Declines – National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Home Builders || By Elizabeth Thompson
May 12, 2022

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California housing war rages as construction lags – Press-Telegram
Press-Telegram || By Dan Walters
May 10, 2022

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Bay Area schools see families leave cities, flock to suburbs – EdSource
EdSource || By Ali Tadayon
May 9, 2022

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$1-million milestone: Orange County median home price hits seven figures – LA Times
LA Times || By Andrew Khouri
April 23, 2022